Software Development Myths

• If we get behind schedule, we can add more programmers and catch up.
• If we decide to outsource the software project to a third party, we can just relax and let that firm build it.
• Project requirements continuously change, but changes can be easily accommodated because software is flexible.
• The only deliverable work product for a successful project is the working program.
• Software with more features is better software.
• Once we write the program and get it to work, our job is done.
• Until we get the program running, we have no way of assessing its quality.
• Software engineering will make us create voluminous and unnecessary documentation and will invariably slow us down.

One Response to “Software Development Myths”

1. Mario Affonso says:

   October 5, 2009 at 3:06 pm

   Preach the truth my brother!